Dental Conditions
Information about dental problems, tooth decay, gum disease, and oral health conditions.
Articles
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Baby Teeth Cavities: Causes, Treatment & Prevention in Children
Cavities in baby teeth (dental caries) in children - symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention. Learn how to protect your child's primary teeth with proper...
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Bad Breath (Halitosis): Causes, Treatment & Prevention
Bad breath (halitosis) causes, treatment and prevention. Learn why your breath smells, how to cure halitosis, and when to see a dentist. Evidence-based...
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Cleft Lip and Palate: Causes, Surgery & Treatment
Cleft lip and cleft palate explained: types, causes, diagnosis, surgery and long-term treatment. Evidence-based guide covering feeding, speech therapy and...
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Cold Sores (Herpes Simplex): Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
Cold sores from herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) - complete guide to symptoms, treatment options, prevention and when to seek care. Evidence-based information...
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Cold Sores: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment of Oral Herpes
Cold sores (oral herpes) - comprehensive guide to symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention. Learn about HSV-1, antiviral medications and when to see a...
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Dental Trauma: Knocked Out, Broken & Chipped Teeth
Dental trauma guide: knocked out teeth, broken teeth, chipped teeth. Emergency first aid, treatment options, and when to see a dentist. Evidence-based...
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Dry Mouth (Xerostomia): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Dry mouth (xerostomia) causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Learn why medications cause dry mouth, how to relieve symptoms, and when to see a doctor....
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Knocked Out Tooth: Emergency First Aid and Treatment
What to do when a tooth is knocked out or damaged. Emergency first aid steps, how to save a knocked out tooth, treatment options for adults and children....
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Knocked Out Tooth: Emergency Treatment & Dental Trauma Guide
Knocked out tooth emergency guide – what to do when a tooth is knocked out or damaged. Learn proper storage, reimplantation steps, and when to seek dental...
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Mouth Pain in Children: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Mouth pain in children can be caused by teething, mouth sores, thrush, or tooth decay. Learn symptoms, home remedies, and when to seek medical care....
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Mouth Ulcers and Sores: Causes, Treatment & Prevention
Mouth ulcers and sores - symptoms, causes, treatments and when to seek care. Learn about canker sores (aphthous ulcers), oral herpes, thrush, and lichen...
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Mouth, Lips and Tongue Problems: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Complete guide to mouth, lips and tongue conditions including canker sores, geographic tongue, burning mouth syndrome, oral thrush and tongue abnormalities....
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Oral Health: Complete Guide to Teeth and Gum Care
Comprehensive guide to oral health including tooth care, gum disease prevention, common dental problems, and when to see a dentist. Evidence-based...
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Oral Thrush in Babies: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
Oral thrush in babies causes white patches on the tongue and cheeks. Learn symptoms, treatment options, and how to prevent this common yeast infection....
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Periodontitis (Gum Disease): Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Periodontitis is a serious gum infection that damages soft tissue and destroys bone supporting teeth. Learn about symptoms, causes, treatment options and...
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Salivary Gland Stones: Symptoms, Treatment & Removal
Salivary gland stones (sialolithiasis) cause pain and swelling when eating. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and when stones need...
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Sensitive Teeth: Causes, Treatment & Prevention
Tooth sensitivity causes sharp pain when eating hot, cold, or sweet foods. Learn about causes like exposed roots and cavities, treatments including fluoride...
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Sensitive Teeth: Causes, Treatment & Relief for Tooth Sensitivity
Tooth sensitivity causes sharp pain when eating cold, hot, or sweet foods. Learn about causes like exposed roots, cavities, enamel erosion, and effective...
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Tartar (Dental Calculus): Causes, Removal & Prevention
Tartar buildup on teeth - causes, symptoms, professional removal and prevention. Learn how dental calculus forms, why you can't remove it at home, and how...
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Teeth Grinding (Bruxism): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Complete guide to teeth grinding and jaw clenching (bruxism). Learn about symptoms, causes, night guards, and treatment options. Evidence-based information...
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Teeth: Structure, Function & Complete Dental Care Guide
Complete guide to teeth - anatomy, types, development, common problems and proper care. Learn about enamel, dentin, pulp, and how to maintain healthy teeth...
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Toddler Biting Behavior: Why Children Bite & How to Respond
Why do toddlers bite? Learn causes of biting behavior in children, how to respond calmly, and effective strategies to stop biting. Evidence-based parenting...
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Tooth Decay (Cavities): Causes, Symptoms & Prevention
Learn about tooth decay and cavities - causes, symptoms, treatment options and prevention. Evidence-based dental health guide covering caries, fluoride...
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Tooth Erosion: Causes, Symptoms & Prevention
Dental erosion causes permanent enamel loss from acids in food, drinks, and stomach acid. Learn symptoms, prevention strategies, and treatment options....
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Tooth Sensitivity: Causes, Treatment & Home Remedies
Why are my teeth sensitive? Learn about causes of tooth sensitivity including exposed roots, cavities, and enamel erosion. Expert guide to treatments,...
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Toothache: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Options
Toothache causes, symptoms, and treatment options explained. Learn about dental pain from cavities, infections, and when to seek emergency dental care....
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Wisdom Teeth Problems: Symptoms, Pain & Removal Guide
Wisdom teeth causing pain? Learn about impacted wisdom teeth symptoms, infection signs, extraction procedures, and recovery. Evidence-based guide from...